Exodous
paraguana, peninsula, fine arts, black and white, bnw, infrared, artwork, cloudscape, dunes, woman, lady, wind, clouds
Dunes
paraguana, peninsula, fine arts, black and white, bnw, infrared, artwork, fisherman, net, fishing, boat, sea, laugh, happiness,
The Pearls
paraguana, peninsula, fine arts, black and white, bnw, infrared, artwork, fisherman, net, fishing, boat, sea, laugh, happiness,
Mermaids
paraguana, peninsula, fine arts, black and white, bnw, infrared, artwork, fisherman, net, fishing, boat, sea, laugh, happiness,

Coconut Candy

paraguana, peninsula, fine arts, black and white, bnw, infrared, artwork, fisherman, net, fishing, boat, sea, laugh, happiness,
Tiraya
paraguana, peninsula, fine arts, black and white, bnw, infrared, artwork, shelter, wood, beach, sea, wind, cloudscape, shadows

Shelter Sky

paraguana, peninsula, fine arts, black and white, bnw, infrared, artwork, fisherman, net, fishing, boat, sea, laugh, happiness,

Castaway 

paraguana, peninsula, fine arts, black and white, bnw, infrared, artwork, hammocks, wind , windy, waiting,

Rocking The Wind

paraguana, peninsula, fine arts, black and white, bnw, infrared, artwork, dog, black, history, church, mountain, desert

The Dog of  San Nicolas 

paraguana, peninsula, fine arts, black and white, bnw, infrared, artwork, fisherman, net, fishing, boat, sea, laugh, happiness,

Goliah

paraguana, peninsula, fine arts, black and white, bnw, infrared, artwork, trees, tree, exuberance, church, town, hato

El Hato 

The Tower

paraguana, peninsula, fine arts, black and white, bnw, infrared, artwork, fisherman, net, fishing, boat, sea, laugh, happiness,

Crossroads

Paraguaná is a picturesque peninsula in Venezuela nestled in the Caribbean Sea near Aruba Island, boasts stunning beaches, including the Sahara sands at The Dunnes National Park. The region is home to two significant oil refineries and hosts the best-preserved historical towns and buildings from Venezuela's Spanish colonization era. Mirna Chacin found a deep connection to Paraguaná, given its proximity to her hometown of Maracaibo.

During numerous holidays, Mirna explored the peninsula, reveling in its beauty with family and friends. As an architecture student, she engaged in a comprehensive study of the region's colonial architecture, documenting her findings through photography, measurements, and drawings. In a poignant farewell to her homeland before immigrating to Canada, Mirna initiated this photo series  using an infrared-converted camera, captures the luminosity of the site, presenting a timeless and dream-like aesthetic. The images, marked by a sense of departure, prompt viewers to consider the paradisiac essence of the ecosystem and its fragility in the face of progress-driven pollution. In 2014, Mirna Chacin unveiled this evocative series for the first time at Foto Maracaibo, hosted at The Museum of Contemporary Art of Zulia, also known as MACZUL.


©Mirna Chacin - All rights reserved
Using Format